Newsletters · March 2017

Doug and Carl will be working on the trees that were purchased by the club last fall at D’Alessandro’s Landscape Nursery. Unlike most deciduous trees, junipers — which are coniferous — can be manipulated in many interesting ways. Doug and Carl will discuss and try out many methods that can make a juniper into an interesting creation.

Some topics to be covered...

1. Why did we pick this tree at the nursery? What to look for.

2. How to determine the front of the tree. The elements needed to start a good bonsai design.

3. The unique design possibilities of a juniper.

4. Some interesting manipulation methods that can be used on a juniper.

Members are encouraged to participate in all aspects of this workshop and assist with creation!

*The follow-up Juniper Workshop (2 of 2) will be will be Aug 12. Doug and Carl will be refining the trees’ shapes and discussing future care. More information will be in a future newsletter.

Last Month

Thank you to Art Doremus, who gave a very thorough presentation on keeping our trees healthy. Below are the links to the information he reviewed. Please notice that Art added an additional link for soil aphids. Also we will be making a paper copy available in our library for future reference.

March 8, 7 to 9 p.m. - Bonsai Club of Central New York at the Pitcher Hill Community Church, 605 Bailey Road, North Syracuse, New York.

The Meeting will be a Repotting Workshop with advice and demonstration from club experts. Please bring in a tree to repot, your repotting tools, some wire to secure the tree, your own bonsai soil, and a container or tub to work in. If you have nothing to repot then just watch, ask questions, and learn.